July 19, 1917 - May 14, 2008

James W. Bashline, age 90 of Westview Drive, Butler, Pennsylvania, died Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 4:45 p.m. in the Sunnyview Home. 

Born July 19, 1917 in Butler, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late James Cecil Bashline and the late Eleanore McElroy Bashline. 

Mr. Bashline was a sign painter, who owned and operated Jimmy Bashline Signs for 60 years.  He was a member of First English Lutheran Church and attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving with the Quartermaster's Corp. at Fort Lee, Virginia, during WW II. Jimmy was a well-known local cartoon artist who also painted, sketched, carved and sculpted over his lifetime.  His work was published in various national publications during WW II.  Jimmy created the Jay Bee Circus which he carved for over 50 years. He was a member of and former vice-president of the Associated Artist of Butler County, a member of the National Wood Carvers Association, the Butler County Historical Society, the Pittsburgh Society of Sculptors, the Terrell Jacobs Ring Circus Model Builders and the American Legion Post #117. 

Mr. Bashline is survived by his daughter, Aryl Bashline of Butler, Pennsylvania; his brother, Charles Bashline of Butler, and by one niece. 

Mr. Bashline was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Heloise LaBorde Bashline whom he married on November 27, 1943, and who passed away on July 7, 2005 and also by one sister, Catherine "Sis" Hilliard. 

A memorial service will be held at First English Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend James W. Dollhopf of First English Lutheran Church officiating.  Interment will be in North Side Cemetery.  

Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Southwest Regional Office, One Station Square, The Landmark Building, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219.

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